Summer School 2026
Truth, Lies & Legends
Stories, myths, media: how do we decide what to believe?
July 20 – July 31
Monday–Friday, 10:00-15:00, 10 days at KOBILS Momoyamadai
Kindergarten (Ages 4-6)
Upper School (Grades 1-6)
Question, Investigate, Imagine!
This summer, students will investigate the world of truth, lies, and legends. From ancient myths and local folklore to modern media, rumours, and AI-generated content, KOBILS Summer School 2026 invites children to question how stories are created, shared, distorted, and trusted. Through hands-on inquiry, debate, imaginative projects, and unforgettable field trips, students will learn to think critically, ask better questions, and enjoy the thrill of uncovering what might be true… and what might not be.
Legends & Belief Field Trip (Upper School)
Elementary students will visit Mount Shosha and Taiyo Park. From ancient temples steeped in history and spirituality to a surprising European-style “castle” park, students will explore how belief, architecture, storytelling, and spectacle shape what we accept as real.
Stories Close to Home (Kindergarten)
Kindergarten students will explore local stories, symbols, and imaginative spaces around Kobe, developing early awareness of real vs pretend, fact vs story, and how imagination brings places to life. Details TBA.
Truth Lab Lapbooks
Students will document their thinking in creative lapbooks filled with timelines, sketches, fact-checks, mini-reports, interviews, and reflections on what makes a source trustworthy.
Hands-On Creativity & Media Making
From rewriting myths and inventing legends to analysing headlines, images, and simple AI-generated content, students will create stories, short performances, visual media, and collaborative projects.
Critical Thinking & Team Challenges
Through puzzles, role-play, mystery scenarios, and debate games, students will practise questioning assumptions, spotting inconsistencies, and working together to solve problems.
Outdoor Learning & Summer Fun
As always, our programme includes Water Day, nature walks, team-building games, and a Pool Day at Shioya Country Club (subject to weather).
Kindy Sandwich Party / Upper School Farewell Picnic
We’ll finish our two-week journey with a shared lunch celebration on the final day.
All students finish at 13:30.
Online Student Showcase
Families will enjoy a digital presentation of student work, learning, and reflections at the program’s end.
Excellent Support & English Immersion
With a strong student-to-teacher ratio, students learn in a fully immersive English environment guided by our experienced, caring KOBILS team.
— KOBILS Kindergarten: ¥70,000 (included)
— Kindergarten External / KOBILS Grades 1-6: ¥80,000 + tax
— Grades 1-6 External Students: ¥90,000 + tax
Fees include field trips, materials, pool day lunch, and final lunch celebration.
Application Deadline: June 17 (Wednesday)
(Limited places available. Priority given to KOBILS students. Applications may be accepted after deadline if places remain) External students require an English interview (¥5,000).